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Best Ninja Gaiden 4 settings for the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) (2026)

On a Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Ninja Gaiden 4 runs at roughly 7 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 3FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) is a entry-level graphics card with 2GB of VRAM, and Ninja Gaiden 4 is a moderately demanding game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it is a real challenge at 1080p — about 7 FPSwith FrameCoach's optimized settings. That already clears a smooth frame rate on High, so our tuning keeps the visuals as high as possible instead of chasing extra frames.

Across resolutions you can expect around 7 FPS at 1080p and 4 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 2 FPS at 4K. The biggest free win is XeSS upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p37
1440p24
4K12
🚀 Biggest free win: enable XeSS (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — XeSSBalanced+55% FPS
Ninja Gaiden 4 (Unreal Engine 5) supports DLSS, FSR and XeSS plus Frame Generation. Enable it first for the high frame rates fast action needs.
Global Illumination (Lumen)Low+13% FPS
Software Lumen bounce lighting - the heaviest setting. High over Epic frees real FPS for smoother combat.
Shadow QualityLow+9% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. High is the value pick.
Effects QualityLow+8% FPS
Blood, sparks and ability effects - heavy given the frantic combat. Lowering smooths big fights.
Reflection QualityLow+7% FPS
Lumen reflections on rain-slicked streets. High is a clean trade.
Post ProcessingLow+5% FPS
Bloom, motion blur and depth of field. Many disable motion blur for clarity in fast combat.
View DistanceLow+5% FPS
How far detail renders. Mild pop-in when lowered.
Anti-AliasingLow+4% FPS
Edge smoothing. Medium/High keeps the image clean cheaply.
Texture QualityEpic-1% FPS
Surface sharpness - cheap if it fits your VRAM.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) get in Ninja Gaiden 4?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) averages around 7 FPS at 1080p in Ninja Gaiden 4 — up from about 3 FPS with everything on High.

Can the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) run Ninja Gaiden 4 at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) averages roughly 4 FPS in Ninja Gaiden 4; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Ninja Gaiden 4 settings for the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU)?

Turn on XeSS (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Global Illumination (Lumen) and Shadow Quality down a notch. The full per-setting breakdown is above.

FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.